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Community Education SPRING 2011
Napa Valley College Educational Trips & Tours
All new…
Trips & Tours
B Beach Blanket Babylon
See inside for new
Extended Educational Tours!
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Hello Trips and Tours Participants!
Our Community Education Trips and Tours
continue to meet the challenges of our
recent changes. As you know, Jenny Sercu
has retired and on a part-time basis will
coordinate the Extended Trips.
Christina Rivera, Interim Director,
Upper Valley Campus, is coordinating the
one-day trips. We want to make you aware
that:
• Both the one-day trips and Extended
Trip programs are continuing.
• One-day trip offerings will continue
to be on a limited basis for the next
few months.
We value you and your many years of
participation and pledge to continue to
offer the best educational trips to our
valued community!
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TRIPS AND TOURS VOICEMAIL
TELEPHONE REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
VOICEMAIL REGISTRATION HOURS: 24 HOURS/DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK
Step 1: Get Your information Ready You will need:
activity number of the trips for which you wish to register
credit card # and expiration date
day and evening telephone number
current mailing address
date of birth The same information and names for other persons for whom you are registering. Step 2: Call the Registration Voicemail Line Dial (707) 967-2900 When the automated attendant recording begins, press 1301 or 1302 Listen to instructions and have your list of information ready. Step: 3 After the message and tone, please speak into the phone and record the information outlined in step 1. You may bypass the message & go directly to record by pressing *
Mail-In Registration 1) Complete the enrollment form; 2) Attach a separate check for each trip you wish to
enroll in or fill in the credit card information; 3) Mail to the Napa Valley College Upper Valley Campus, 1088 College Avenue, St. Helena, CA 94574.
Fax-In Registration Please be sure to fax your fully completed enrollment form with credit card informa-
tion. The fax number is (707) 967-2909.
Walk-In Registration Walk-In Registration takes place at the Upper Valley Campus between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays.
Refund Information Checks will be returned and no credit card charges will be made if requested trips are already closed. Full refunds will be issued if a trip is canceled by the college. Refunds are granted only if the trip is filled and the reservation can be resold by the Community Education Office. If a refund is made, the college retains a $5 processing fee per person. A more substantial, non-refundable deposit may be requested on longer trips. Refer to each travel event for details or call us at (707) 967-2901 for more information. Refunds will be mailed to the student whose name appears on the enrollment receipt regardless of who paid the fees.
Many trips are open to children as young as 5 years of age. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
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The Outback to the Glaciers August 11 - September 1, 2011
The origins of the Aboriginal people are conveyed
through enchanting stories as you walk through the bush
on a 'Dreamtime Tour.' A 3-day adventure in the rugged
Outback introduces you to the Aboriginal life and culture
of Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. Discover the underwa-
ter rainbow of coral and fish when you explore the Great
Barrier Reef from aboard a glass bottom boat. Experi-
ence the refined English flavor of the Canterbury region
when you dine in a restored mansion. Enjoy a guided
tour of the Sydney Opera House. Meet Australia's fa-
mous wildlife up-close. Explore the snow-capped peaks,
vistas, gorges
and waterfalls
of New Zea-
land's South-
ern Alps.
Cruise Milford
Sound. Experi-
ence the Franz
Josef Glacier
and majestic
Mt. Cook re-
gions. We end
our adventure with two glorious nights to relax in Fiji!
Highlights...Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock,
Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Christchurch, Franz
Josef Glacier Region, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt.
Cook National Park, Fiji
Per Person Rates: Double $6,525,; Single $8,024
Included in Price: 22 Days ● 25 Meals
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Westfield Shopping Center 4
Jelly Belly Factory/Anheuser Busch 5
Beach Blanket Babylon 6
Stockton Asparagus Festival 7
Sausalito and Model Bay 8
Sunset Magazine Celebration 8
Extended Educational Trips 9
Trip Information Night 10
Panama 11
Heritage of America 11
Israel and Jordan 12
Northern National Parks 13
Outback to the Glaciers 14
Registration Directions 15
All one-day trips will leave from the
Napa Riverpark Shopping Center,
rear lot, on Imola Avenue
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Westfield Center
Holiday Shopping Trip
Thursday, December 9
We’ll whisk you to San Francisco and give you free time to
browse in the shops or complete your holiday shopping.
With a flagship Bloomingdales and Nordstrom and over 170
boutiques and gourmet restaurants, this destination will allow
you free time to shop, eat and explore!
REG NO: 61014
LEAVE: 10 a.m.
RETURN: 5 p.m.
COST: $45
Refund Policy Checks will be returned and no credit card charges will be made if requested trips are already closed. Full refunds will be issued if a trip is cancelled by the college. Refunds are granted only if the trip is filled and the reservations can be resold by the Community Education Office. If a refund is made, the college retains a $5 processing fee. Refunds will be mailed to the student whose name appears on the enrollment receipt regardless of who paid the fees.
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Northern National Parks July 29 - August 5, 2011
Travel through some of America’s most spectacular natu-
ral treasures; the na-
tional parks of Utah,
Wyoming and Idaho.
Our tour begins in Salt
Lake City. From there
we go to Jackson, Wyo-
ming. Marvel at the un-
spoiled beauty of Yellow-
stone National Park and
see the world-famous
Old Faithful geyser erupt! Enjoy the stunning beauty of
the incredible peeks of the Grand Tetons. Enjoy a relax-
ing 4-night stay in Jackson, Wyoming.
Highlights...Salt Lake City ● Jackson Hole ● Oregon
Trail Museum ● Yellowstone National Park ● Old Faith-
ful ● Grand Teton National Park
Per Person Rates: Double $2,129; Single $2,579
Included in Price: 8 Days ● 11 Meals
For detailed brochures on any
of these Extended Trips, call
Napa Valley College
Community Education Office,
967-2940
We’d be happy to mail
them to you.
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Israel and Jordan May 24 - June 5, 2011
Spectacular Roman ruins overlooking the Mediterranean
… posh resorts on legendary healing waters… swaying
palms and sites sacred to billions of people around the
world… this can only be Israel. Explore the caves where
the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered and the former pa-
latial fortress of Masada. Visit the ruins of Jericho and
the Mt. of Beatitudes. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus in
Bethlehem, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. Visit the
wonders of ancient Petra, a city carved by the Na-
bataeans out of solid rock. A visit to Petra is one of the
true highlights of any tour to the Middle East. For hun-
dreds of years, Petra was forgotten until it was rediscov-
ered in 1812. The entire city is carved into the sides of a
deep gorge, which is entered on foot or by horse- drawn
carriages.
Highlights...Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Tiberias, Sea of
Galilee, Nazareth, Jericho, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran,
Jerusalem, Wailing Wall, Bethlehem, Church of the Na-
tivity, Mount of Olives, Mt. Zion
Per Person Rates: Double $4,999; Single $5,999
Included in Price: 13 Days ● 21 Meals
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Jelly Belly Factory &
Anheuser-Busch Beer!
Thursday, February 3
Smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or whatever
is being cooked up that day! A visit to the Jelly Belly candy
making factory in Fairfield is a delight. During the walking
tour, guides will show you a real working factory where they
cook up over 150 different sweet treats. Learn the secrets of
how they create Jelly Belly jelly beans. We’ll have time for
a no-host lunch at the Visitor Center Café. You can order
jelly bean-shaped pizza and hamburgers! Then off to the
Anheuser-Busch factory to take a guided tour and discover
how the world’s greatest beers are carefully crafted using the
highest quality ingredients and packaged in a state-of-the-art
facility.
REG NO: 61722
LEAVE: 10 a.m.
RETURN 3 p.m.
COST: $35
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Beach Blanket Babylon
Sunday, March 6
Outrageous and overflowing with zany humor, “Beach Blanket
Babylon” swells with San Francisco’s indigenous spirit. “Beach
Blanket Babylon” continually evolves in its hilarious parodies of
current events and popular icons as today’s headlines unfold We
will go directly to the show, so eat before you go.
Our seats will be in Rear Cabaret reserved!
REG NO: 61721
LEAVE: 11:45 a.m.
RETURN: 4:45 p.m.
COST: $80
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Panama February 23 - March 3, 2011
Ride the Panama Canal Railway from
the Atlantic to the Pacific; traverse
the Panama Canal through two locks
aboard the Pacific Queen and learn
about this engineering marvel. Travel by dugout canoe to
an Emberá village to learn about their traditional indige-
nous culture. Prepare unique Panamanian dishes at an
exclusive culinary demonstration. Enjoy four relaxing
nights in a deluxe river view room – complete with bal-
cony and hammock – at Gamboa Rainforest Resort.
Highlights...Panama City ● Miraflores Locks ● Culinary Dem-
onstration ● Monkey Island Cruise ● Smithsonian Galeta Marine
Laboratory ● Gamboa ● Panama Canal Railway ● Pacific Queen
Panama Canal Cruise ● Emberá Indigenous Village ● Playa Bonita
Per Person Rates: Double $2,824; Single $3,489
Included in Price: 9 Days, 15 Meals
Heritage of America April 1-10, 2011
Follow the epic story of American democracy. Experience
New York City! Learn about the traditions of the Amish
on a locally guided tour. Stroll the grounds of Colonial
Williamsburg and enjoy dinner at one of its famous tav-
erns. Glimpse into the life of our nation’s first president
with a visit to Mount Vernon. See the many exhibits at
the world-famous Smithsonian museums.
Highlights...New York City ● Philadelphia ● Amish
Country ● Gettysburg ● Shenandoah Valley● Monti-
cello ● Colonial Williamsburg ● Mount Vernon ● Wash-
ington DC● Smithsonian Institution
Per Person Rates: Double $2,739; Single $3,489
Included in Price: 10 Days, 13 Meals
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Join us at our
Trip Information Night!
2-3 pm on the Napa Campus
Room 838
Thursday, January 13
Learn details about our current
offerings and be the first
to hear about
future trip destinations!
r.s.v.p. please, 967-2940
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Stockton Asparagus Festival Saturday, April 16 The Stockton Asparagus Festival is a three-day, multi-event,
food, and entertainment festival, which celebrates asparagus.
The festival features two performing stages, an Asparagus
Alley with the best deep fried asparagus found anywhere, one
of the finest celebrity chef cooking demonstration kitchens, a
fabulous Spear-Its of the Valley wine and beer pavilion, a craft
show, 600 booths, displays and exhibits in the show.
Stockton’s waterfront and several city blocks will be the home
for the festival.
REG NO: 61723
LEAVE: 9:30 a.m.
RETURN: 4:30 p.m.
COST: $45
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Sausalito & the Bay Model
Thursday, May 12
The United States Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model is a three
-dimensional hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta
areas capable of simulating tides and currents. The model is over
1.5 acres in size and represents an area from the Pacific Ocean to
Sacramento and Stockton, including: the San Francisco, San
Pablo and Suisun Bays and a portion of the Sacramento—San
Joaquin Delta. Engineers and scientists used the Bay Model for
many years to test several theories for collecting and storing fresh
water, and to conduct a wide variety of environmental experi-
ments to find solutions to keep our waterways clean and healthy
for all who depend on it. After our tour, we’ll have free time in
Sausalito to purchase lunch and browse in the interesting shops.
REG NO: 61724
LEAVE: 9:30 a.m.
RETURN: 3:30 p.m.
COST: $35
Sunset Magazine Celebration
Saturday, June 4
Sunset will open its doors the 14th annual Celebration Weekend.
Sunset fans will tour the gardens and test kitchen; mingle with the
magazine’s writers and editors; attend how-to seminars on home,
travel, food, and gardens; create projects straight from the
Magazine; and enjoy fine food, wine, microbrew tastings,
shopping and more!
REG NO: 61725
LEAVE: 9:00 a.m.
RETURN: 3:30 p.m.
COST: $53
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What do the national parks of Utah, Wyoming and Idaho, the spectacular Roman ruins of Israel, and a three-day adventure in the rugged Outback of Australia have in common? They’re all waiting to be discovered on a Napa Valley College trip!
Our travel partner, Collette Vacations, has 92 years of experience in the travel industry and a reputation for outstanding quality and customer service. There’s no need to hesitate...Collette’s unique cancellation waiver allows you to cancel at ANY time, for ANY reason until the day of departure.
Trip prices for Extended Trips include:
Many meals
Round-trip airfare and airport transportation
Air taxes and any fee surcharges
Hotel transfers
First-class hotel accommodations
Motor coach transportation throughout
Admission to all attractions mentioned as “included”
Porterage of your suitcase
Professional tour director
Trip cancellation and medical insurance
Extended Educational Trips